Slow aging with natural skin care products from the kitchen pantry

Are you starting to notice tiny crow’s feet by your lips and dark circles under your eyes? Give your skin a boost with ultra moisturizing, vitamin-packed beauty products you can find in the kitchen pantry. Routine moisturizing and frequent nourishing of the skin can slow the signs of aging. Here’s how!

Step 1: Gather supplies
Choose a natural, plant-based oil to use as a facial moisturizer. If you thought extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil was just for baking, you’ll be surprised. These two oils won’t clog pores and will leave the skin soft, moisturized, and hydrated. Plus, both oils are packed with vitamins to help heal and revitalize the skin to combat aging. And, ounce for ounce, they are less costly than many anti-aging beauty creams.

Step 2: Prep the skin
Pull your hair back in a headband to reveal your forehead, and whisk your hair away from your cheeks. Splash your face with warm, clear water. This will dilate your pores and rinse away any loose dirt. If you’re wearing makeup, go ahead and use a favorite facial cleanser. Or, add a few drops of a jojoba oil to a cotton ball to wipe away mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, lip liner, lipstick, and foundation.

Step 3: Moisturize the skin
Put a small amount of oil on your fingertips; a teaspoon is usually enough for your entire face and neck. Coconut oil has a creamy texture when slightly warmed from the heat of your hands, making it similar to applying a facial lotion. Rub the oil into the skin using a gentle, circular motion. Focus on areas where aging is visible, such as under the eyes, around the mouth, and your neck. Wipe any extra oil on the backs of your hands to help reduce wrinkling.

Step 4: Relax and soak
Let the oil soak into your skin for at least 10 minutes. Relax and soak in the bathtub, read a book, or watch television while the oil nourishes the skin. If you’re doing this facial before bed, there’s no need to rinse the oil off your face. The oil will leave a sheen behind that can take a few hours to fully absorb into the skin. But, if you’re headed out for the day, use a soft towel to pat your face dry before applying makeup.

That’s it! Try to moisturize your skin once a week or more often during arid, dry weather to reduce the signs of aging.

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